200 Million Artisans

200 Million Artisans (200M) is a knowledge, intelligence, and ecosystem-building platform working at the intersection of craft, capital, commerce, and culture across the Global South. Through its three platforms, Business of Handmade, Kula Conclave, and Kula Innovate, 200M works alongside craft-led enterprises, investors, and policymakers to bridge critical gaps in information, innovation, capital, and networks that limit the growth of inclusive creative economies. Built and validated in India over five years through engagement with more than 600 enterprises, investors, buyers, and ecosystem actors, 200M partners with local researchers, entrepreneurs, and institutions in each market to co-create insights, solutions, and infrastructure rooted in local contexts.